Chapter 469: That Night

Chapter 469: That Night

Mu Yiting lay beside Lin Nuo, feeling helpless and frustrated. The person she admired was right next to her, yet he was so incredibly distant, making her feel like a neglected little wife full of grievances.

She wondered if this was a symptom that only showed up after marriage. How could he be so indifferent even before the wedding?

Could something be wrong with his body? Maybe he was weak in the kidneys?

She should get a doctor to prepare some tonics for vitality. After all, their future happiness depended on it; this was not something to take lightly.

Seeing that Lin Nuo had fallen asleep, she didn’t dare disturb him and had to lie still.

Gradually, she began to feel a bit sleepy herself, letting out a little yawn before promptly closing her eyes.

…

After some time, she woke up, realizing it was still dark outside.

It felt like she had only closed her eyes for a moment, yet it was already the fourth watch of the night.

She instinctively turned toward Lin Nuo, only to find him facing her now.

Oh, what a lucky coincidence! He must have unknowingly turned in his sleep. He had been facing away from her, but now she could admire his sleeping face, which was truly a delightful sight.

She lay on her side to gaze at Lin Nuo, still grinning like a fool. Perhaps her deep infatuation made her think he was extraordinarily handsome, causing her heart to race no matter how she looked at him.

A little touch should be okay, right?

She was unable to restrain her feelings any longer, reaching out her right hand to gently caress his face.

However…

It seemed to have stirred Lin Nuo, who suddenly opened his sleepy eyes, his eyelids still drooping.

Mu Yiting froze and quickly withdrew her hand. What if he got angry for sneaking a touch while he was asleep? What would she do if he ignored her afterward?

Lin Nuo’s eyelids didn’t fully droop. He re-opened his eyes and met Mu Yiting’s gaze.

She was startled; lying in bed with him while they locked eyes sent her heart racing, her mind going completely blank with no coherent thoughts.

What should she do now?

At that moment, Lin Nuo was staring at her, and in her eyes, he looked like he was scrutinizing a thief, making her feel like a guilty criminal.

Was she going to be reprimanded? Was he going to go to the guest room?

In a panic, she thought about closing her eyes and pretending to be asleep to escape the situation.

However, what happened next completely exceeded her expectations. Lin Nuo lifted his arm and pulled her into his embrace.

“Ah…?”

She couldn’t help but let out a soft gasp. It was all too sudden. How did he wake up and hug her like that?

Moreover, he hugged her tightly; his strong arms made her feel safe. She had just said she felt anxious and wanted to find comfort in Lin Nuo’s room, and now she was genuinely comforted.

In his arms, she felt like a delicate little girl, snuggling against his chest, breathing in this man’s scent up close.

So wonderful and a little exhilarating.

Was he conscious or unconscious?

She was uncertain and whispered:

“Li Gongzi, you…?”

Lin Nuo didn’t respond but squeezed her even tighter, and his eyes were now open, not fully closed, which made her suspicious.

Was he sleepwalking?

No, maybe he just wasn’t honest with himself and pretended to be aloof while secretly having feelings.

That’s right; wasn’t he always like this? He was always vague in his speech, enjoying playing mysteries without clarifying anything, making riddles all day long.

She decided to take a chance and tease him a bit.

“Darling~ how about we~?”

She lifted her delicate, pale hand to gently trace Lin Nuo’s face, but suddenly he seized her arm tightly.

“It hurts…”

Lin Nuo held on too tightly, causing Mu Yiting pain.

What a defensive attitude! She only wanted to caress his face, yet he had grabbed her arm, giving her no chance.

“It hurts! Please let go of me! I won’t disturb you again… really…”

She pleaded, but at that moment, Lin Nuo leaned in to kiss her.

This unexpected kiss took her by surprise. Could it be that Lin Nuo was also longing for something? Just moments ago, he had been playing hard to get, but was he really unable to resist in the middle of the night?

If only he had been more proactive! After all, she was already his and wouldn’t resist.

Mu Yiting’s heart began to surge with excitement; even though it had come late, it was better than nothing. She was prepared to offer herself; tonight would be a night of joy.

As she savored the kiss, just as she was about to go in for more, Lin Nuo loosened his grip on her arm and stopped kissing her.

His head fell against her chest, drifting off to sleep.

Fast to come, fast to go; in a brief moment, he had ignited a fire in Mu Yiting’s heart, only for it to end unexpectedly.

She had just gotten into the mood—why did it have to end already?

What if there was something wrong with his body?

Instinctively, she checked Lin Nuo’s breathing; it was still slow and rhythmic. His heartbeat hadn’t stopped, but it wasn’t racing either; it was calm.

This puzzled her. He had kissed her and didn’t even show a hint of accelerated heartbeat. Did he not take her seriously?

Was he really sleepwalking?

She had heard that waking someone who was sleepwalking could lead to serious problems, so Mu Yiting didn’t dare disturb him.

“Forget it.”

She decided not to wake him. Instead, she maintained her position, letting his head rest on her chest while she gently stroked his hair, as if caring for a child.

From being nestled in his embrace to him nestling in hers, this change had come quickly, but for her, it was quite nice.

Before she knew it, she fell asleep too.

…

The next morning, the morning light poured through the window as Lin Nuo woke up, opening his eyes.

In this light sleep state, he hadn’t been awakened the night before, which seemed to indicate that nothing major had happened.

Mu Yiting had indeed kept her promise, not disturbing him and allowing him to sleep peacefully.

However, he had a brief dream last night—one where he kissed Mu Yiting.

What a ridiculous thought! How could he possibly have kissed her willingly?

Wait, where was Mu Yiting?

Hmm? Was something blocking his eyes?

It was warm and soft; this feeling was somewhat familiar.

Was it Qin Shili’s…?

No, that didn’t fit; Qin Shili was bigger.

Then what was it?

Lin Nuo instinctively raised his head, and he saw the beautiful face of Mu Yiting. At that moment, she too sensed his movement and slowly lifted her eyelids.

She smiled gently:

“Good morning, Li Gongzi.”

Lin Nuo frowned:

“Shaozhu, what is this?”

“Ah, you’re asking me?”

“I don’t know.”

“Last night, you did something very inappropriate to me. Have you forgotten?”

Mu Yiting spoke softly, her voice low.

“In the end, you just buried your head on my chest.”

“Something inappropriate?”

Lin Nuo didn’t remember any of that, clearly indicating it didn’t happen; she was definitely fabricating stories.

Was this inappropriate something intimate? Goodness, wouldn’t he be foolish to do such a thing?

What nonsense was she spewing?

“Shaozhu, I truly don’t remember. Could you please explain it to me in detail?”

“It’s just…”

She raised her hand to caress his face, her cherry-like lips descending onto his.